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AAFT has been providing education in media, arts,and management for the past 30 years.

BACHELOR’S IN PERFORMING ARTS (Specialization in Music)

The Bachelor of Performing Arts (Specialization in Music) Course transforms you into a Music Performer and Producer in domains like Hindustani Classical Music, Western Music, Indian and Western Instrumental and Percussion Music, Folk Music, Digital Music Production, Analog Music Production, Sound Designing, Programming, Music Arrangements, Sampling, Audio Sequencing, Mixing-Mastering, Exploring different genres. Get a 4-year Bachelor of Performing Arts (Specialization in Music) Program and become industry-ready with the latest tools, work on real-world projects, and attend Expert Sessions.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

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  • After you have completed this course, you will receive a Bachelor of Performing Arts (Specialization in Music) degree certificate from AAFT stating that you have acquired the skill set of a Music Performer and Music Producer, validating your ability to lead efforts in your organization.
  • This Bachelor of Performing Arts (Specialization in Music) certification course gives you an in-depth understanding and advanced knowledge of the important Music Performance and Music Production domains and includes real-world projects for gaining domain experience to help you become industry-ready.

  • Solo Recording, Instruments Recording

    Throughout the course, the students are provided with following projects

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  • Beat Making In Different Time Signature

    Throughout the course, the students are provided with following projects

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  • Creating Tracks in different genres

    Throughout the course, the students are provided with following projects

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  • Mixing And Mastering Projects

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  • BGM & Foley Projects

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  • Indian Classical Music Projects

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  • Western Music Projects

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  • Folk Music Projects

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  • Contemporary Music Projects

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Student Projects

With our focus on practical pedagogy, we ensure that we facilitate music degree courses that align with the latest industry developments. This helps our students build the practical skill sets required excel in the world of music. As part of the curriculum, the student will be prepared with an extensive portfolio of sound design, film scores, and audio samples.

Solo Recording
Beat Making
Mixing Projects
Mastering Projects
BGM Projects
Foley Projects
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SYLLABUS

SEMESTER 1

  • Introduction to Studio Equipment, Audio Console, and Signal Flow
  • Introduction to basic software VST and plugins, equalizers, and compressors
  • Audio recording from console to DAW, avoiding overloading of signal gain
  • Introduction to Microphones and Sound Response, Microphone Care, and Audio Cables
  • Indian Music: A detailed study of the music of the Ancient Period, Vedic Period,Origin, Development, and Historical Background of Music
  • Different forms of Music and Musical Instruments
  • Western Music: Evolution of Instruments: Western
  • Contributions and Life Sketches of Great Artists
  • Evolution of Raga with one chotakhayal like bilawal, yaman, bhupali, bhairav, etc.
  • Knowledge of Taalas like ektal, trital, jhaptal, dadra, kaherwa, etc.

SEMESTER 2

  • A detailed history of periodic music
  • Different forms of music
  • Classifications of musical instruments
  • Study about the relationship between classical music and light music and varieties of regional music
  • Importance of Music Direction and the contribution of music directors
  • Study of folk music, folk instruments, and folk tunes from different states
  • Development of Western Music
  • Study of different Layakaris
  • All seven moods of music
  • An analytical study of musical sound based on principles of physics
  • Compare between Raga
  • Analytical studies of Morning Ragas and seasonal Ragas
  • Eco-friendly Education
  • A Holistic Approach to the Environment and Global Environmental Issues
  • Impact of Technology on the Environment

SEMESTER 3

  • Concepts in singing like taan, gamak, geeti, varna, alankaar, etc.
  • Margi-Desi Taal, Nibaddha-Anibaddha Gaan, Kaku
  • Time Theory of Ragas
  • Musical intervals, consonance, dissonance, and harmonics
  • Western and South Indian terminology and their explanations
  • Introduction to MIDI Instruments and Working with the Interface
  • Fundamentals of music technology and digital music production
  • Origin and Development of Gharanas in Hindustani Music and Their Contribution
  • Study of the traditions and specialties of different gharanas in vocals, instruments, etc.
  • Dhrupad: Bageshree Chautaal
  • Thumri based on ragas
  • Blues Music

SEMESTER 4

  • Applications of music technology, VST Instruments, and Samplers
  • Creating digital rhythms by using loops and the basic operation of DMC
  • Principles of aesthetics and their relation to Indian Music.
  • Rasa theory and its application to Indian Music.
  • Music and Rabindra Sangeet
  • Interrelationship of Fine Arts with Special Reference to Rag-Ragini Paintings
  • Popular forms of world music
  • Eastern European folk music (Balkans)
  • Nordic folk music
  • Many forms of folk and tribal music
  • Connection between traditional folk music and modern rock music
  • Dhamar- Suddhasaarang
  • Vilambitkhayal in Raag Bagesree and Bhairav

SEMESTER 5

  • Music software and audio effect software
  • 3rd party VSTs and plug-ins
  • Introduction to mixing equalizers and genre-based mixing
  • Guru Shishyaparampara
  • Different styles of singing and playing in Karnatak, Hindustani, and Western music
  • An overall survey of Rabindra Nath Tagore’s musical creativity
  • Detailed study of various ragas like malkauns, hameer, kedar, jaunpuri, peelu, etc.
  • Tappa and Thumri

SEMESTER 6

  • Instrument simulation software and music circuit software
  • Samplers, sequencers, and various plugins
  • Introduction to compressors
  • Working and shaping delays with reverbs
  • A general introduction to Western music with all its essential elements.
  • Every Song is its Own Entity
  • Songwriting, Composing, and Producing
  • Explaining and developing verse and chorus elements
  • Developing melody
  • Detailed Study of Ragas like Bibhas, Shankara, Jaijaiwanti, Kamod, Marwa, Multani, etc.
  • Fusion of learned raga with folk music and Western music

SEMESTER 7

  • Influence of folk music on Indian Classical music
  • Stylization of folk melodies into ragas
  • Popular folk tunes and folk dances from different states
  • Pan-cultural sound of A music
  • World fusion music
  • Jazz music, rock music,
  • Popular music from non-Western urban communities
  • Instrumental Treatment
  • Focusing on the Feel of the Song
  • Role and importance of melody in music production
  • Percussion: Developing a drum feel for the song
  • Developing hook lines instrumentally
  • Its applications and effects in Indian Classical music and Western music
  • Vilambit and DrutKhayal in various ragas like Puriya, Gaur Malhar, Chhayanatt, Shree, etc

SEMESTER 8

  • Amar Sonar Bangla
  • Pandavani
  • Kirtan, Sari, and Rai Beshe
  • Karakattam, Kavadi Attam, Villuppattu,
  • Naiyandi Melam and other prominent folk forms
  • Tradition of using folk music in Bollywood Its importance and impact
  • Bhajan Gayaki
  • Ghazal Gayaki
  • Music Production History, Setup, and Templates
  • Getting knowledge about various work profiles for musicians
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JOB ROLES/ CAREER PROSPECTS

INDUSTRY LINKS

• Music Industry
• Film Industry
• Fm & Radio Industry

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PLACEMENT TIE-UPS

GET TRAINED BY THE WORLD-CLASS FACULTY

We boast a team of highly qualified professors who are acclaimed practitioners in their respective industries. The team is dedicated to helping students prepare themselves for a successful career and life through their enriched insights and experiences.

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Mr. Suraj Singh Randhava
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Mr. Amit Das
Assistant Professor
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Mr. Apoorba Chakraborty
Head of Department
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Mr. Atanu Dutta
Assistant Professor
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Mr. Chandan Singh
Assistant Professor
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OUR INFRASTRUCTURE

Our state-of-the-art infrastructure boasts industry-relevant advanced studios, labs, high-end equipment, the latest iMacs and Windows systems with relevant software, etc., to ensure that students get a first-hand understanding of industry concepts and work.

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